Soundcore Life A1
Score: 79/100
Btootos Wireless Earbuds
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Soundcore Life A1 delivers 35 hours of total playback, IPX7 waterproofing, and wireless charging in a budget package. Absence of ANC and limited codec support keep it from audiophile ranks, while the heavier case adds bulk. Great for active users needing durability and long battery life.
Btootos Wireless Earbuds deliver a comfortable, secure fit with strong bass and IPX7 waterproofing, backed by a long 36-hour total battery life. Their ANC is weak, touch controls are finicky, and the charging case feels fragile. Best suited for budget-conscious active users who prioritize fit and battery over premium sound and features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
35 hours | 36 hoursbest | |
9 hoursbest | 7 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutesbest | — |
8 mm | 14.2 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | — |
— | 15 metersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 59 gbest | 100 g |
2best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Total Weight (Earbuds + Case) (g) | 59 g | 100 g |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (Total with Case) (hours) | 35 hours | 36 hours |
Battery Life (Earbuds Only) (hours) | 9 hours | 7 hours |
Wireless Charging | true | false |
Controls(1) | ||
Touch Controls | false | true |
Features(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 8 mm | 14.2 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Life A1 for its value-driven feature set, especially the IPX7 rating, secure fit, strong bass and the rare inclusion of wireless charging at this price tier. They note the stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection and long battery life as strong points, while calling out the absence of active noise cancellation and the average call performance as drawbacks.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the earbuds' long battery life, secure fit during workouts, and the punchy bass in the Booster mode, while common complaints focus on muddy mids in the default setting, mediocre microphone quality in noisy environments, occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, and the need to experiment with ear-wing sizes for comfort.
“comfortable and secure fit, inexpensive, stable connection”
“massive improvement”
“Phenomenal sound, very comfortable, worth more than budget price (vs. AirPods Pro)”
Professional reviewers generally appreciate the Btootos earbuds for their comfortable, secure fit, strong bass response, reliable IPX7 waterproofing, and easy Bluetooth pairing, but they criticize the mediocre sound depth, weak active noise cancellation, finicky touch controls, flimsy charging case, and occasional latency issues.
Everyday users love the earbuds for gym and daily wear thanks to the secure, sweat-proof fit, all-day comfort, deep bass, and long battery life, while repeatedly complaining about accidental touch activations, shorter-than-advertised battery endurance, weak ANC, case durability, and occasional connectivity lag.
